Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
06-09-2008, 11:15 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,529
Tell me more about this recall...
I had an '07 3.0si Sport with serious clunkage.. both when steering sharply like you and also when going over uneven terrain.. CLUNK! They replaced my end links, added some accumulator (I think),...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
12-07-2007, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,160
broken steering rack?
someone just posted that the steering rack was broken.
did you get this fixed yet?
mine still clunks... :(
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
12-07-2007, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,712
thanks for the info
i've had mine in 6 times to try and fix this rattling/clunk noise. they replaced sway bar end links and "hydraulic accumulator" already but the noise is still there. this time i asked them to look...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
11-12-2007, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,363
Tell me more about your sway bar fix.
Did they replace the entire sway bar?
Mine replaced end links about 2 months ago - didn't help.
2 weeks ago they replaced an "accumulator" and i think it's a little better but i still get...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
10-30-2007, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,528
latest on the clunk
:confused:
I just got imy e70 back. They were about to send me home with no work done on the clunk, but the Service Mgr called and said that in a "roundtable" discussion someone suggested changing...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
10-22-2007, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,528
thanks
thanks for the pointer. that sounds reasonable b/c the 2nd time i took it in the tech "clearanced the heat shield" which i thought made the sound less noticeable for a short time.
i am supposed...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
10-22-2007, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,528
thump and clunk from bottom of vehicle
i have a 3.0si e70 and have had mine in 4 times for the clunk in the undercarriage. i've driven a 4.8i and an x3 3.0si and both have no sounds when going over speed bumps/potholes. today the dealer...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
09-16-2007, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 10,699
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
09-16-2007, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,819
dealer has tried to fix 3 times
and no luck. anyone have any clues? they don't really seem to have a clue.
can i take this to an independent bmw repair shop without voiding my 4 year warranty? i feel bad having to do it, but...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
09-16-2007, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 18,767
rattle fixed yet?
hi there. i've got a front end clunk and all over rattle in the undercarriage as well. the dealer has had it three times with no luck and really has no ideas. here's what they tried
1. replaced...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
09-16-2007, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,759
front end clunk .. did you get a fix?
Hi there. I have the same front end clunk in the undercarriage as you seem to have. Did you ever get it fixed?
I've had my e70 3.0 in to the dealer THREE times and they cannot fix it.. and didn't...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
08-28-2007, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,434
i do
but it only happens 75% of the time. i think if i wait a few seconds after inserting the key to push the button, like 5, it'll come down
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
08-12-2007, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 11,377
rattle
my rattle is in the front undercarriage. took it in 2 times now and it's not all the way gone. first they replaced the end links on the sway bar, no help. then they gave more clearance to some...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
08-06-2007, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,256
Aux input dropping to WB
I don't have the 6FL connection, but I do connect my ipod through the AUX connection in the glovebox. When listening to the ipod on AUX and turning off the car, the stereo reverts to Weather Band...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
07-17-2007, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,819
really? can you give me the # of the SIB?
i went through all of them and only noticed a loose cable in the gearbox SIB.
i was thinking, could it also be cracked/broken motor mounts? my wife's camry had this problem, and the symptoms...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
07-15-2007, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,819
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
07-15-2007, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 16,140
i've always had it set to "blue"/cold.
my solution is to shut off my rear climate control. when i do that, the a/c output in the front DOUBLES... but d*mn, I paid extra money for an option that reduces the performance of my x5. sheesh.
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
07-10-2007, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,812
i had it too
about a week ago. same deal..didn't leave any lights on or doors ajar. i cleared it and it hasn't returned - YET.
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
06-19-2007, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,087
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
06-18-2007, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,087
yeah i've got the sport suspension.
i realize the sway bars are there to help when i'm cornerning at high speeds and to prevent rollovers. but it's annoying hearing it all the time rattling around like that.
i'm gonna go test...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
06-18-2007, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,087
Undercarriage rattle?
I have a rattle when hitting small bumps/potholes/speedbumps, even at low speeds. I took it in and the dealer thought it may be the end links of the sway bars, so they were replaced. Well the...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
06-15-2007, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,866
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
06-13-2007, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 10,812
yeah i do.
i posted about it on bimmerfest. i actually have 2 messages on my machine from BMW NA customer service today. probably saw the posts on 2 separate boards and realized it is probably something to...
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